The X Factor Runners up Astro and Chris Rene Score Record Deals

Astro, Chris Rene Despite their failure to win the $5 million recording contract, The X Factor participants John "Astro" Bradley and Chris Rene are cashing in.Both artists have inked handles Epic Records, according to separate reviews by Entertainment Weekly and MTV.The pairing isn't exactly an unpredicted one: Epic Chairman L.A. Reid was their X Factor mentor.See the relaxation of current day newsAstro, 15, handled to obtain for the final four round the singing competition, just before being told to visit home. Chris Rene, 29, was selected off rigtht after Astro.Before Astro was signed to Epic, he spoke to us about his large plans money for hard times. See the interview: